I have a new website and I am over the top excited to invite you over for a visit!

About 4 months ago I decide it was time to freshen things up. I wanted a website that better matched with my blog – bright and fresh and perhaps even a little more modern. Today my website is up and running. Please come by and have a look around!

I notice on blogs some quilters have shared a list of their favorite songs. I think these lists are wonderful to share and when you listen to their music it gives you a glimpse of what it might feel like to be sewing with them.The music I love to listen to is a little different - it doesn’t come from a CD, IPod or the radio. It actually comes through the walls of our home. My son William picked up a guitar about two years ago and taught himself to play. In the last two years I don't think a day has gone by when I haven't listened or watched him practise. Sylvie is his girlfriend and a beautiful singer, and for me to hear them making music together is very special.

William showed me this video of the two of them yesterday. They've had a great summer and I've enjoyed every minute that I have been able to listen to them in person or through the walls.

I was playing with my new collection "Blushing" this morning. Well, not with the actual fabric … I have to wait for it to arrive. But that won't stop me from designing with my new collection. Here are some digital Confetti Cake blocks I just made. This block is strip-pieced so it is easy and fun to make. I designed this pattern about 4 years ago (boy, time flies!) but as soon as Blushing arrives, this quilt is one I definitely want to re-make.

I'm designing some NEW digital patterns with Blushing. I will be sharing them with you soon.

Laurie, who wrote:I've admired your Butterfields material for months - it's been a favorite bookmark for my wish list - would just love to win this beautiful fabric!!!!! Thanks so much for the chance :)

Congratulations, Laurie! You have won a fat eight bundle of Butterfields and my new pattern "By the Sea". Please contact me and I will get this parcel out to you right away.Thanks to everyone who entered – it’s a real pleasure to read all of your comments. I love Butterfields and it's wonderful to know that you do too.

I was invited to design a pattern for Homespun Magazine!! They asked me to be the guest artisan in the garden issue due out this month.

This is a magazine that I always pick up at the book store. It's filled with lots of beuatiful work by Australian quilters. So when I was invitied to be included I jumped at the chance.

Here is a sneak peek at my design in Homespun - I called it "Breezy". I promise to have more pictures soon.

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I just ordered the magazine so I will be making up some kits which will be available on my website. Quantities are limited so if you would like me to put aside a kit send me an e-mail and I will do my best to make sure you get one.